Cubic feet per minute to Cubic meters per hour conversion

How to convert cubic feet per minute to cubic meters per hour?

To convert cubic feet per minute (CFM) to cubic meters per hour (m³/h), you can use the following steps:

1. Convert cubic feet to cubic meters: 1 cubic foot is equal to approximately 0.0283168 cubic meters.

2. Convert minutes to hours: There are 60 minutes in 1 hour.

So, to convert 1 cubic foot per minute (CFM) to cubic meters per hour (m³/h), you perform the following calculation:

$1 \text{ CFM} \times 0.0283168 \text{ cubic meters per cubic foot} \times 60 \text{ minutes per hour}$

This simplifies to:

$1 \text{ CFM} \times 0.0283168 \times 60 = 1.6988 \text{ cubic meters per hour} (m³/h)$

Therefore, 1 cubic foot per minute is approximately 1.6988 cubic meters per hour.

Real-world Examples for other quantities of CFM

• Home Ventilation System: A standard ventilation system might operate at around 250 CFM.

  • To convert 250 CFM to cubic meters per hour:

  $250 \text{ CFM} \times 0.0283168 \times 60 = 424.7 \text{ m³/h}$

• Industrial Air Compressor: An industrial air compressor might work at a flow rate of about 1000 CFM.

  • To convert 1000 CFM to cubic meters per hour:

  $1000 \text{ CFM} \times 0.0283168 \times 60 = 1698.8 \text{ m³/h}$

• Large HVAC System: A large commercial HVAC system could function at around 5000 CFM.

  • To convert 5000 CFM to cubic meters per hour:

  $5000 \text{ CFM} \times 0.0283168 \times 60 = 8494.0 \text{ m³/h}$

These real-world examples show how much air different systems can move, giving us a better understanding of how these units apply to everyday applications.